Simply Yellow 115-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F6DDA3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Up from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DDA3 · 115-3DB
Simply Yellow
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Simply Yellow Technical Profile
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Simply Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Simply Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySimply Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsButter Up
Butter Up
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonquil Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Simply Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simply Yellow
#F6DDA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simply Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simply Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Simply Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Simply Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simply Yellow have?
Simply Yellow by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Simply Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Simply Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Yellow are Butter Up by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Solé by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jonquil Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Simply Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Simply Yellow?
Simply Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Simply Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.